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Lake Co. books and enrichment

Posted October 12, 2009 11:00 pm

Events related to books and those that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Oct. 13

A World's Fair to Remember: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Art historian Dr. Suzanne L. Epstein will show and discuss the architecture and landscape of the 1893 Chicago Exposition. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

eBay Selling 101: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick will walk participants through the keys to successful eBay selling. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Oct. 14

Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For all writers; newcomers always welcome. No registration. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 or Nov. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Read, Rave, Rant Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Morning book discussion group. Discuss "These is my Words" by Nancy Turner on Oct. 14; "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by Daniel Wroblewski on Nov. 11. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 15

Touring Iran: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, Room C. Former Time-Life Director Bill Helmuth will reveal the marvels of ancient Persia and the reality of modern Iran. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 16

Used book sale: Members-only preview sale on Friday, 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; open to the public 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will sell children's and adults books and videotapes, with a $3 per grocery bag sale on Oct. 18. Nonmembers can join on the spot for $3 for an individual and $5 for a family membership to shop at the Oct. 16 preview sale. For information, call (847) 459-4100.

Senior Connections Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. "The Black Girl Next Door" by Jennifer Basile will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For information, call (847) 918-3256.

Twisted Teen Book Discussion: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book discussion group for teens. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Oct. 17

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. The topic will be "Scare up a Spooky Tale." Participants will write scary stories. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.

Workshop for Parents: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A panel of area experts will speak about topics including vaccination, vitamins in young children's diet, and infant massage. To register, visit fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3218.

Oct. 18

JUF Book Buddies: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, Barnes and Noble, Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Free activity for families with children ages 0-5. Learn about Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) with an hour of stories, crafts, songs and fun. To register, visit juf.org/book_buddies or call (312) 444-2844.

Oct. 19

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Contact Adult Reference Desk to pick up copies of submitted writings. No registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Oct. 20

Polish Chicago Our History - Our Recipes: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. An introduction to the saga of Chicago's Polonia, a brief history of Poland, immigration, fraternal organizations and their way of celebrating with dance and food. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Identity Theft: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Get answers to questions about identity theft from Eric Salcedo, Community Outreach Coordinator for Attorney General Lisa Madigan. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Italian Fare and Tiramisu: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Buca di Beppo of Wheeling will present a cooking on traditional Italian meals and tiramisu. Tasting and recipes to follow. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Oct. 21

Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to discuss "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan To register or for more information call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 27

BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Boy's Life" by Robert McCammon will be discussed. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Oct. 28

Evening book discussion group: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga on Oct. 28 and "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks on Nov. 18. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 31

Great Books discussion: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card will be discussed. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Nov. 5

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited to attend. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 11

Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss "The Life of the Skies: Birding at the End of Nature" by Jonathan Rosen on Nov. 11; the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.

Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For all writers; newcomers always welcome. No registration. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Read, Rave, Rant Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Morning book discussion group. Discuss "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by Daniel Wroblewski on Nov. 11. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Nov. 16

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Contact Adult Reference Desk to pick up copies of submitted writings. No registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Nov. 18

Jan. 13

Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner, featuring "Spotted Horses," "Old Man," and "The Bear" on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.

March 10

Ongoing

Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Books are available at the Circulation Desk the month before the discussion. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.